English Puritans

English Puritans were a religious group in 16th and 17th-century England who sought to reform and purify the Church of England from practices they believed were remnants of Catholicism. They emphasized strict adherence to the Bible, moral discipline, and personal religious experience. Discontent with the church’s perceived complexities and rituals, many puritans pushed for simpler, more honest worship. Facing persecution, some migrated to America, where they established colonies like Plymouth, aiming to create communities guided by their religious principles. Their ideas significantly influenced religious, social, and political developments in England and America.